What we said

“High blood pressure is a major risk factor for strokes and heart attacks. The British Heart Foundation estimates that nearly 30 per cent of adults in the UK are living with high blood pressure, putting them at risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

“The quadpill used in this study combined four existing blood pressure-lowering drugs at low dose in one pill, to reduce blood pressure. Although the findings are encouraging and may lead to effective treatments without side effects, the study involved only a small number of patients for a short period. More research is needed to confirm the safety of the quadpill, its long-term effect on blood pressure and ultimately whether it reduces a person’s risk of having a stroke or heart attack, before it should be considered in clinic.

“Since the majority of people with high blood pressure have no symptoms, a big part of the battle is identifying who has it and ensuring that patients continue to take their prescribed medication. If you are concerned about your blood pressure we recommend speaking to your GP.”

Fight for every heartbeat

British Heart Foundation is a registered Charity No. 225971. Registered as a Company limited by guarantee in England & Wales No. 699547. Registered office at Greater London House, 180 Hampstead Road, London NW1 7AW. Registered as a Charity in Scotland No. SC039426

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